Radiation Oncology
Advanced, Compassionate Cancer Treatment in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Radiation oncology is a powerful tool in the fight against cancer. Our
radiation therapy and treatment team is dedicated to delivering the most
effective, precise, and personalized treatment possible.
The Radiation Oncology Department at Lake Charles Memorial Health System
is the top facility for cancer treatment in southwest Louisiana, comparable
to facilities in large metropolitan areas. Memorial Radiation Oncology
combined advanced technology, leading clinical expertise, and compassionate
care so you can receive world-class treatment without traveling far from
the comfort and support of home.
A Team Focused on You
Dr. James Maze and his radiation oncology team is part of an integral multidisciplinary
team dedicated to offering you the best care. Your cancer care team includes
radiation oncologists, primary care physicians, oncology-specialized nurses,
surgeons, specialty care physicians and patient navigators who work together
to create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs - and providing
support through every phase of the cancer journey.
Advanced Radiation Technology in SWLA
Radiosurgery Treatment | Revolutionary Cancer Care
Cancer diagnosis can be scary and overwhelming for patients and their families.
With Lake Charles Memorial Health System, our team of cancer specialists
are here to offer personalized and compassionate care after a diagnosis,
including radiosurgery options. Our dedication to providing high-quality
care close to home has led our team to invest in an innovative treatment
option for our patients –
EDGE radiosurgery system.
This revolutionary technology allows teams to provide radiation treatment
accurately and effectively in a wide range of cancer diagnosis –
all while offering the latest treatment options for patients. This technology
can potentially reduce the amount of time cancer patients spend in our
clinics, allowing them less time in treatment and more time at home.
The EDGE System allows:
- Greater accuracy with increased treatment precision for a wide range of
cancer treatments.
- A wide range of photon and electron energy selections to provide individualized
cancer treatment for each patient.
- Faster and more accurate imaging for a more confident diagnosis and precise
treatment plans.
Memorial’s partnership with Varian and EDGE technology is an example
of our dedication to not only bring innovative cancer treatment options
to southwest Louisiana, but also ongoing compassionate and personalized
care to our community, giving patients the option of getting their treatments
close to home.
Talk to your doctor and cancer care team to learn more.
